AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 5, East
Shanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 FT Vissel Kobe
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Oct 25
Barcelona
1-2
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
68
⚖️ Balance
42
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
Mbappé breaks El Clásico late
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Yuki Honda 3'
Yuya Kuwasaki 10'
Y. Ideguchi (D. Sasaki) 31'
Yosuke Ideguchi 32'
T. Yamakawa (N. Iino) 39'
HT
46' ↓ L. Asue ↑I. Amadou
↓ K. Yuruki ↑T. Miyashiro 54'
56' Shinichi Chan
67' Saulo Mineiro
68' ↓ Gao Tianyi ↑Yang Haoyu
77' Saulo Mineiro
↓ H. Ide ↑Erik 83'
↓ N. Iino ↑T. Ogihara 83'
85' ↓ Saulo Mineiro ↑Yu Hanchao
↓ Y. Osako ↑R. Komatsu 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Shanghai Shenhua
Goalkeepers
Bao Yaxiong 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Wilson Manafá 
ENFORCER
7
Tackles
7
Tackles
10
Duels Won
77%
Win %
Jiang Shenglong
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
9
Duels Won
82%
Win %
Zhu Chenjie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinichi Chan 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Gao Tianyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Luís Asué
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
João Teixeira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wu Xi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saulo
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
André Luís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Zhou Zhengkai 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wang Shilong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jin Shunkai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yang Zexiang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eddy Francis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Amadou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xu Haoyang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Xie Pengfei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yu Hanchao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wang Haijian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yang Haoyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liu Chengyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vissel Kobe
Goalkeepers
Shuichi Gonda 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
3
Saves
8.3
Rating
Defenders
Nanasei Iino 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Tetsushi Yamakawa 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Yuki Honda 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Katsuya Nagato
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Yuya Kuwasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiju Sasaki 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Yosuke Ideguchi
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Koya Yuruki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Forwards
Yuya Osako 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Haruya Ide
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
BENCH
Richard Monday
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Taiga Kameda
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
João Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rikuto Hirose
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Iwanami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takahiro Ohgihara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kakeru Yamauchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taisei Miyashiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Patrick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ren Komatsu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niina Tominaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2025 | Shanghai Shenhua | 4 - 2 | Vissel Kobe | AFC Champions League | Shanghai Stadium |
02/18/2025
Shanghai Shenhua Win
Vissel Kobe Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Vissel Kobe’s Tactical Mastery Silences Shanghai Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. Vissel Kobe solidified their status as group leaders with a clinical 0-2 victory at Shanghai Stadium, leaving Shanghai Shenhua struggling at the bottom of the standings.
The Measured Opening
The match at Shanghai Stadium began with Vissel Kobe asserting their authority from the opening whistle. An Intensity rating of 3.1 reflected a chess-like tactical battle where the visitors refused to yield space. Kobe controlled possession with 58%, utilizing 467 total passes to stretch the home defense. Wu Xi attempted to anchor the Shanghai Shenhua midfield, but the visitors’ 81% passing accuracy made it difficult for the hosts to regain control. The atmosphere in Shanghai was tense as the Chinese side looked to snap a losing streak, yet they found themselves chasing shadows for much of the first half. Kobe’s ability to sustain pressure in the opposition half—completing 356 passes there—set a dominant tone that the home side simply could not match during the early phases of this continental clash.
Efficiency Under Pressure
The pivot point of the contest centered on the stark disparity in finishing quality. While Shanghai Shenhua managed to register 12 total shots, their lack of composure in the final third was glaring. Only three of those attempts found the target, meaning the clinical edge was missing when it mattered most. Conversely, Vissel Kobe were far more surgical with their opportunities. Yoshinori Muto’s movement off the ball constantly dragged defenders out of position, allowing the J-League leaders to exploit gaps. A Balance score of 0.9 highlights how well the visitors managed the transitions. Even when Shenhua earned six corners to pile on set-piece pressure—contributing to a total of 10 corners in the match—Kobe’s defense remained resolute, recording 37 clearances to preserve their advantage. This defensive solidity turned potential momentum for the hosts into a series of frustrated dead ends.
Resolution at the Summit
The resolution of the match saw Vissel Kobe comfortably see out a 0-2 victory, a result that underscores their dominance in the AFC Champions League this season. With 16 points from seven matches, they sit proudly at the top of the table. For Shanghai Shenhua, the defeat marks their fifth loss in the competition, leaving them in 11th place and facing an uphill battle to qualify for the knockout stages. The Stakes rating of 1.0 captured the gravity of the situation for both clubs; one chasing glory, the other fighting for survival. Kobe’s superior technical execution, highlighted by their three big chances created, proved the difference. As the final whistle blew at Shanghai Stadium, it was clear that the visitors had delivered a masterclass in game management, leaving the home side to reflect on a night where effort was high but execution was lacking.
Key Questions
What was the final score?
Vissel Kobe won 0-2 away against Shanghai Shenhua.
Where did the match take place?
The match was played at Shanghai Stadium.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Kobe's Continental Cruise Hits Shanghai
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A David vs Goliath clash where the league leaders look to cement their top-8 status against a side teetering on the edge of the playoff line.
The Setup
On November 26, 2025, Vissel Kobe arrives at the Shanghai Stadium looking to tighten their grip on the top of the AFC Champions League East table. The contrast between the two sides could not be sharper. While Kobe sits comfortably in 1st place with 16 points, Shanghai Shenhua is languishing in 11th, having managed only one victory in their opening seven matches. A Stakes rating of 7.0 reflects a "survive and advance" atmosphere for the hosts, who desperately need points to climb toward the top-24 playoff line. However, their Form is a major concern; a four-match losing streak was only recently snapped, and a 25% win rate at home suggests they lack the defensive steel to withstand elite opposition.
Key Battle
The decisive confrontation will occur in the Shanghai final third. The hosts will rely on the attacking trio of Rafael Ratão, M. Gueye, and Luís Asué to find a breakthrough. They face a formidable Vissel Kobe defensive unit led by Matheus Thuler and T. Yamakawa. Kobe has only conceded six goals all tournament, and their ability to absorb pressure before launching clinical counters through T. Miyashiro makes them dangerous away specialists.
Our Prediction
Despite the low Stars rating of 1.8, the tactical Balance heavily favors the Japanese side. Vissel Kobe's away win rate of 66.7% suggests they are comfortable dictating play in hostile environments. Expect Shanghai to start with intensity, but Kobe's superior organization should see them weather the early storm. A professional 2-0 victory for the visitors looks likely, as they exploit the gaps left by a desperate Shanghai side pushing for an equalizer.